Bushman
Midnite Lyrics


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Yeah
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman

You need to overstand
You from the african continent
Just how the black American, stand up
Truly is your brother man
Had they dehumanized and taken your name
Had they fed you swine and fed you shame
Today you would be just the same, stand up
As the people you disrespect and disdain
You have been brainwashed to call each other bushman

But I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman

Four hundred and forty years you’re telling I
You said as savages our forefathers died
But the savagery of your now city streets today
Makes me wish to be back in the bush now I say
You are worried about the state where you reside
What about the state of your mind
You are living in scenic places with good graces
While there is chaos among the races

But I and I a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman

They paid special attention to my woman
And to our little one
They said if she learns how to eat
From her down pressors hand
Her regeneration will be perpetuation
For she she will teach our little one
Man forced to stud and move on along
Lived so long without community
And then the damage of your false Christianity

But I and I a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
Yeah oh yeah
Yeah oh yeah
Yeah oh yeah truly, truly

They are selling you the illusion of progression
And they are selling you selling you
pure industrial aggression
Because misery truly wants company awhoa
So they are selling you their dysfunctional
psychological tendencies
Skitz a friend in ya

But I and I a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman

Hear wha wake from a youth in the morning
You are being programmed and reprogrammed
Watching tell lie vision
Living in a system of pure corruption
They calling it civil lies a shun
What do they have in common
What do they have in common
This tell lie vision in this civil lies a shun
Pure lies, pure lies, pure lies
Absolutism based upon nothing yeah

But I and I a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
A Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I am a Bushman
I’m saying yeah whoa yeah
yeah whoa yeah
yeah whoa yeah truly, truly

Math is their tool
Philosophy is their tool
Tek way no ledge
He is their tool
Don’t you know




Don’t you think they know
The system is too far gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Midnite's Bushman is a powerful commentary on the destructive effects of colonization on African peoples, and how it continues to shape their identity and thinking today. The song condemns the practice of dehumanizing and stripping African peoples of their names and culture, and replacing it with western values and belief systems. The chorus emphasizes the pride and resilience of being a Bushman, despite the derogatory connotations given to it by those who seek to erase their identity.


The first verse of the song discusses the shared experiences of African peoples across the diaspora, and how they have been manipulated and brainwashed to turn against one another. Midnite calls for an awakening, a realization that they are all brothers and sisters, and that they should unite against the forces that seek to divide and conquer them. The second verse acknowledges the brutality of slavery and how it has left an indelible mark on the psyches of African peoples. The devastation caused by the slave trade has forced them to abandon their ways of life and adapt to new forms of oppression, which are just as traumatizing.


The third verse delves into the corrupt systems that seek to control and manipulate society. Midnite warns against the false promises of progress and development, which only serve to perpetuate the status quo. They criticize the media (tell lie vision) for perpetuating lies about the state of the world and the nature of humankind. The final verse calls for a return to truth and wisdom, and to reject the tools and philosophy of those in power. The message of the song is clear: to be a Bushman is to resist the destructive forces of colonization and embrace a sense of pride and self-determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expression of agreement


I am a Bushman
I belong to the tribe of Bushmen, who are native to Africa


You need to overstand
You need to understand the complexities of the African community


You from the african continent
You are from Africa and know the struggles of the people


Just how the black American, stand up
The injustices faced by Black Americans are comparable to those faced by Africans


Truly is your brother man
They deserve respect and recognition as kin


Had they dehumanized and taken your name
If the oppressors had taken away your identity and dignity


Had they fed you swine and fed you shame
If they had fed you degrading and inhumane treatment


Today you would be just the same, stand up
You would still be deserving of rights and respect


As the people you disrespect and disdain
As those who are oppressed and marginalized


You have been brainwashed to call each other bushman
You have been conditioned to use derogatory language towards each other


Four hundred and forty years you’re telling I
For 440 years, they have been told


You said as savages our forefathers died
They were told that their ancestors died as savages


But the savagery of your now city streets today
However, the current state of the streets is more savage than what was attributed to their ancestors


Makes me wish to be back in the bush now I say
The state of society makes me yearn for returning to a natural way of life


You are worried about the state where you reside
You are concerned about the condition of your physical surroundings


What about the state of your mind
What about the state of your mental and emotional health


You are living in scenic places with good graces
You reside in beautiful locations with favorable treatment


While there is chaos among the races
Meanwhile, there is conflict and discord between different races


They paid special attention to my woman
They gave particular focus to my partner


And to our little one
And to our child


They said if she learns how to eat
They warned that if she adopts the habits of the oppressors


From her down pressors hand
From those who oppress and dehumanize her


Her regeneration will be perpetuation
The cycle of oppression will continue through her actions


For she she will teach our little one
She will pass on these harmful behaviors to our child


Man forced to stud and move on along
Men were forced into breeding and to continue their lives without attachment


Lived so long without community
They have lived without a sense of belonging or support


And then the damage of your false Christianity
The spread of a faith that has been used to justify oppression and inequality


They are selling you the illusion of progression
They are fooling you with the idea of forward movement and improvement


Because misery truly wants company awhoa
Misery thrives when more people suffer alongside it


So they are selling you their dysfunctional psychological tendencies
They are selling you their harmful behaviors and ways of thinking


Skitz a friend in ya
Psychiatric disorders can be prevalent in those who are oppressed


Hear wha wake from a youth in the morning
Listen to the message of a young person who speaks out


You are being programmed and reprogrammed
You are being socialized and influenced repeatedly


Watching tell lie vision
Watching television, which often portrays falsehoods


Living in a system of pure corruption
Existing within a system that is completely corrupt


They calling it civil lies a shun
They refer to this as civilization, but it is really a deception


What do they have in common
What connects all of these lies and deceptions


This tell lie vision in this civil lies a shun
The connection between television and the illusion of civilization


Pure lies, pure lies, pure lies
Nothing but falsehoods and deceit


Absolutism based upon nothing yeah
Absolute power is founded on nothing of worth or value


Math is their tool
Mathematics is used as a tool by the oppressors


Philosophy is their tool
Philosophy is weaponized by the oppressors


Tek way no ledge
They take away knowledge and understanding


He is their tool
They use men as tools


Don’t you know
Do you not understand


Don’t you think they know
They are fully aware


The system is too far gone
The system is too corrupt to be fixed




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@BornAlmightyUhuru

β€œYou are worried about the state where you reside, what about the state of your mind?” Vaughn Benjamin.

@RasMix1

I feel very blessed to say i got to see Midnite at least 6 times every show was different and equally good. RIP Vaugh

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@ianken4362

Hopefully one day I won't be able too agree with such a proposition

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